Sustainable Infrastructure Planning and Management Systems Quiz
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What are some examples of infrastructures mentioned in the text?

  • Shopping malls and restaurants
  • Roads and bridges (correct)
  • Schools and libraries
  • Movie theaters and gyms
  • Why is there a need for sustainability in infrastructure development according to the text?

  • To increase pollution
  • To spend unlimited budgets
  • To decrease the lifespan of infrastructures
  • To achieve smart growth planning and better demand management (correct)
  • What role do new technologies play in sustainable infrastructure according to the text?

  • They can contribute to better management systems and material science advancements (correct)
  • They are only useful for building new infrastructures
  • They have no impact on sustainability
  • They mainly focus on increasing pollution levels
  • What percentage of bridges in Canada are highlighted as being over 50 years old in the text?

    <p>40%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is there a concern about the limited funding for bridges mentioned in the text?

    <p>It causes a bridge crisis with safety issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form of testing is NOT mentioned as part of the infrastructure lifecycle in the text?

    <p>Physical testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of bridge inspection in Bridge Management Systems (BMS)?

    <p>To evaluate the condition of bridges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common issue with conventional paper-based bridge inspection?

    <p>Accuracy in data entry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which interchange in Montreal was built in the 1960s to connect highways 20, 15, and 720?

    <p>Turcot Interchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the estimated cost of reconstructing the Turcot Interchange in Montreal?

    <p>$4.5 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Bridge Management Systems (BMS), what is the purpose of a deterioration model?

    <p>To forecast potential deterioration of bridge elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of device is used for inspection on hand by Trilon Inc. in bridge inspection?

    <p>Pen-based computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a location-based model in bridge inspection GUI?

    <p>To detect defects and their severity in specific locations on a bridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of mobile computing devices like ScanPrint (Advitam group) in bridge inspection?

    <p>To assist field workers during inspections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'wearable computers' refer to in mobile devices used for bridge inspection?

    <p>Head-Mounted Display</p> Signup and view all the answers

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